AyrtR - Prehnite Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 10/13/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Phrenite
Prehnite is a yellow green mineral found throughout the world, but most notably in Austrialia, South Africa, Germany, and the United States in the Keweenaw Peninsula in Upper Michigan. Prehnite can have specks of copper, calcite, and silver, and it forms near the surface of basaltic lava flows and often occurs in geodes or veins.

It forms as a result of low grade metamorphism from hydrothermal solutions. Prehnite can be confused with Gryrolite, Smithsonite, or Hemimorphite. Prehnite minerals in Smithsonite have more of the vitreous or pearly luster and Hemimorphite is usually bluer in color while Gyrolit is not as glassy. Prehnite is a phyllosilicate of calcium and aluminum. It is brittle witPrehniteh an uneven fracture and a slight vitreous luster with a white streak. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5, with an average specific gravity of 2.80-2.90. It is translucent with a color that varies from light green to grey, yellow, or white. When heated, this mineral gives up water but will not take the water back up when cooled.

Phrenite was first discovered in South Africa by Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn, an early Dutch governor of the Cape of Good Hope colony. It was the first mineral to be named after a person. Prehnite’s metaphysical properties are thought to enhance energy, provide protection, and promote calmness. It is also used to advance the state of meditation and help you to remember.
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jung Puneyvr Oebja xrrcf trggvat sbe Unyybjrra

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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